Shapel in Tsarskoe Selo, Gothic Revival pavilion in Alexander Park, Tsarskoe Selo, Russia.
Shapel is a Gothic Revival chapel in Alexander Park near Pushkin, consisting of two square towers connected by a broad arch. Colored glass windows allow light to filter into the interior and create distinctive effects inside.
The chapel was built between 1825 and 1828 under architect Adam Menelaws as part of the imperial grounds. After wartime damage, it remained closed for many years until reopening to visitors in 2018.
The chapel displays angel sculptures by Vasily Demuth-Malinovsky that add a spiritual dimension to the interior spaces. These artworks shape the feeling visitors experience when entering the building.
The best approach is to follow the paths through Alexander Park where the chapel sits among other buildings. The park is straightforward to explore and all paths are clearly marked.
The chapel blends Gothic Revival design with Russian architectural traditions and originally housed a Christ statue by German sculptor Johann Heinrich von Dannecker. This statue was eventually removed but remains part of the building's story.
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